Finally getting serious...hit rock bottom...
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truelove7
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Hi there! My name is Mary Lynn. I'm 35, 5'9" and currently weight 300 lbs. For the past couple of weeks, I've tried to get a handle on my eating habits and I've started moving more. I didn't realize exactly how bad it was until I saw this photo of me from Saturday night:
I threw a big party for my parent's 60th birthday and we all had so much fun. I was totally crushed when I saw the pics though. I'm embarrassed of myself and am worth way more than I've allowed myself to become. I'm on task and FINALLY found the motivation I need to really get going.
I threw a big party for my parent's 60th birthday and we all had so much fun. I was totally crushed when I saw the pics though. I'm embarrassed of myself and am worth way more than I've allowed myself to become. I'm on task and FINALLY found the motivation I need to really get going.
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Good luck. Logging your food and exercise on MFP helps alot. It keeps me on track.0
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Feel free to friend me for support we can do this together!0
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Fried request sent0
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I'm so happy for you that you've made the decision to get healthy! I know exactly how you feel in terms of seeing yourself
in pictures. If you need support or anything feel free to message me Lots of luck!0 -
I can relate to those pictures Add me if you want. Down 41# with about 90 to go0
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Good for you!!! YOU can do it!!!
I know how you feel. About 2 months ago, I saw a picture of myself my daughter took with my phone when I wasn't paying attention. I could hardly believe it was me. I thought I had hit rock bottom too, but I still haven't managed to get on track on a consistent basis. I think I should print that picture and put it on the refrigerator -- maybe that would do the trick. Otherwise, it's out of sight, out of mind. I don't feel as overweight as I look. :-)
By the way, don't be so hard on yourself. You still look gorgeous in the picture! Stay positive! You can do it!0 -
Good for you! We are all here together and will help you along..0
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Hi Mary Lynn! Congrats on taking the first step to a healthy new you! You can do it!0
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last night I saw a picture of myself & I decided it was time for a change... I know exactly what you're going through!0
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Joining MFP is a good first step. I have only been on here for five days, but it has helped me. You can friend me, if you'd like. We can support each other.0
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The first step is the hardest, I bet you will be surprised at how effortless it can be! May I suggest you DON'T use the MFP guidelines and figure out your TDEE by using any online calculator and cut from that? I know you didn't ask for advice on that, but I hate to see new people's motivation get an *kitten*-whopping by a 1200 calorie diet. Friend me if you want!0
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Good luck! The hard parts are followed by great parts, try and remember that.0
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This is a great site and it WORKS!!
BTW, you are beautiful! Just sayin'!!!0 -
Congrats! I'm finally getting serious also. My realization was when I got on the scale and noticed.I gained 35 lbs over the last 2 years!! I totally blame relationship weight...lol. I've been logging and keeping track for the past few days. This really seems like a great community to help you stay motivated. Have fun on your journey!0
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Good luck! MFP really helps & I love the message boards. I've gone down 23 lbs since May. You can add me as a friend if you want.0
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You can add me. I was 298 pounds, and the pictures my friend took were horrible!
Still.... It took something much worse for me to hit rock bottom.0 -
I'm right there with you--I saw some photos of myself too, and thought, "That can't really be me!" But it is, so here I am. I'm down 12# in a little more than three weeks. I love MFP! Add me as a friend.0
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your next picture will be one you are proud of ;-) good luck and if I can help send me a Friend Request. :flowerforyou:0
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YES!!! You can do this!! One day at a time, or one bite at a time if that's what it takes. It will not happen overnight but it is so worth it. Push yourself past what you think your limits are! When you are feeling weak, reach out to the community here. There is great support on this website.
You have gorgeous red hair and blue eyes!0 -
We all started out with a picture! I still look at mine and am so happy with how far I have come. Just remember, its not about one good day, one great weekend workout, one great lo cal meal. Its about doing it every day, every meal. Over and over and over. You will train your body to lose the weight. You can do this. Your desire to be different will beat your craving to overeat.
And then don't go hungry. At least not starving. I ate a lot of greek yogurt between meals. Not the crappy fake kind. Real stuff (I like Fage and Chobani. I hate yoplait, etc.). And lots of vegetables and grains. Eat stuff that is not made from other stuff. Drink a lot of water. Track everything you eat and exercise in this app. Make your lunch. Always have some food with you.
Take a picture of yourself every week. Post them on your mirror. Look for the positive changes you see. Know that your scale will go up and down due to the workouts, but your pants don't lie. You will shrink.
Also, plateaus happen. When the weight stops falling off, look around at what you are eating and how you are exercising. Cheating? Not working out hard enough? Make the necessary changes, and the weight will start falling off again.
Be well. A.0
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